The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee announced significant collections in fiscal year 2024, totaling $22,332,003.83 from criminal and civil actions. Of this amount, $10,674,477.21 was recovered from criminal actions, while $11,657,526.62 was gathered from civil actions. Additionally, the office, in collaboration with partner agencies, collected $5,043,741 through asset forfeiture actions.
These efforts are part of the responsibilities of the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Department’s litigating divisions, which enforce and collect civil and criminal debts owed to the U.S., as well as criminal debts owed to federal crime victims. The law mandates that defendants provide restitution to victims of specific federal crimes who have experienced physical injury or financial loss. While restitution is directed to victims, criminal fines and felony assessments contribute to the Department’s Crime Victims Fund. This fund supports federal and state victim compensation and assistance programs.
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Assets forfeited and deposited into the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund are utilized to reimburse crime victims and support various law enforcement activities.
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Sullivan County Resident Admits to Tax Evasion
John Edward Saunders from Sullivan County, Tennessee, pled guilty to use tax evasion and was sentenced to probation and judicial diversion, with restitution ordered to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The case was handled by Judge William Rogers and highlights the department’s efforts to ensure compliance with tax laws. Collaboration with District Attorney Barry Staubus’ office was noted, and citizens are encouraged to report tax violations through a hotline. The Tennessee Department of Revenue manages state tax laws, collecting substantial revenue for state and local governments. More information is available on their website at www.tn.gov/revenue.